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Hillary Martinez

Stories from Hillary Martinez

Students participate in activities to kick off the new semester
Hillary Martinez
Monday, February 13th, 2012 (All day)

Here at Kishwaukee College, the students can take advantage of many great opportunities to help shape and brighten their futures. The school has a wide range of classes to choose from, and given the right amount of dedication, Kish can be a perfect starting point for any career. While on the path to success, students can further enrich the college experience by joining a campus club or organization. Being a part of a campus club is an excellent way to branch off in the community, meet people with similar interests and learn new things. 

CEO of Suter Co. visits Kish campus
Hillary Martinez
Monday, November 21st, 2011 (All day)

On November 2, Kishwaukee College’s Business Club sponsored a visit from Tim Suter, the President of Suter Company, Inc. located in Sycamore. The event was held in the Jenkin’s Auditorium and was open to all students. Suter gave an interesting presentation called Today’s Entrepreneur, and he provided excellent information for everyone who attended.     

Luxury vs. Necessity
Hillary Martinez
Monday, November 21st, 2011 (All day)

The world today consists of people who are already accustomed to having certain things, to a point in which they find themselves “needing” these things. Cell phones, television, computers… should these items be considered as luxuries or necessities? And how necessary is it to own a car, a microwave, an air conditioning system or even a clothes washer/dryer? Are there other products that you feel you simply cannot live without? Chances are your answers to such questions would have been quite different from as little as 30 years ago. 

Upcoming Campus Events
Hillary Martinez
Monday, November 7th, 2011 (All day)
With only seven more weeks left in the semester, you may be thinking that there’s not much left to do except prepare for finals, but relax. Go day by day and find time to enjoy your Kishwaukee College experience. November will be full of fun events to attend and participate in. Here are just some of the days to look forward to. 

From November 7 to December 2, the Art Gallery will be featuring the work of Eric Fuertes, and on November 16, there will be the artist reception entitled Dumbo Press Presents: Penny Arcade.

Pint by pint, Kish save lives
Hillary Martinez
Monday, October 10th, 2011 (All day)

On October 5, the Student Government Association hosted a blood donation drive with Heartland Blood Center from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Kishwaukee Cafeteria. The blood drive had an excellent turnout this semester with about 50 people signed up to donate plus additional walk-ins. Blood donated to Heartland Blood Centers is provided to hospitals in Illinois and Indiana. A total of 37 units of blood were collected.